Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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Machine Safety Resource Center

Why Machine Builders Sell Services
ControlDesign.com
Comparing Product Sales to Services from a Machine Builder’s Perspective

Know Your Cuts of Cable
ControlDeisgn.com
Using the Wrong Wire or Cable Could Cause Machine or Safety Problems and Potential Interference

Systems Vs. Machines
ControlDesign.com
Strong Project Management, Good Quality Control and Stringent Cost Monitoring Are Keys to Successful Systems

Proceed With Caution
ControlDesign.com
Good and Thoughtful Safety Design Yields Productive Machines That Are Easy to Operate and Maintain

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White Papers: In depth research


Title Author Date
SafetyNet p: open, real-time industrial Ethernet safety bus Pilz Automation Safety L.P. 04/11/2007
This paper introduces readers to SafetyNet p, an Ethernet-based network for industry that can be used for real-time and safe communication functions. 
AS-Interface safety at work: An introduction to networked safety AS-Interface USA 11/21/2005
AS-Interface Safety at Work (SaW) is a unique concept enabled by the modifications to NFPA 79-01 which allows emergency stopping action to be executed over a data/logic circuit under certain conditions. This White Paper describes how SaW accomplishes this. 
Safety-relevant communication in machine building and factory automation CAN in Automation 10/13/2005
This paper introduces the requirements from the European certification authorities for safety relevant control devices and systems, discusses the different methods allowed to detect the single-failures, and introduces in detail the CANopen Safety Protocol. 
Improve factory floor productivity and profitability Parsec Automation 07/28/2005
This White Paper maintains that by understanding the nature and causes for wasted time due to OEE (overall equipment effectiveness), decisive corrective action plans to increase productive time may be devised. 
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